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Visa Issues
Citizens coming from countries that have not yet joined Schengen Area may require a Visa to enter Greece. EU visitors from these countries can acquire further information from the Hellenic Embassies or Consulates in their countries, or from their travel agencies. Before visiting Greece, please consult the detailed information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website and find out whether you require a Visa. Should you have any questions for obtaining visa letter for the Symposium please send an email to info@diazoma.net
How to get there
By Air
There are two international airports on Crete, Heraklion Airport and Chania Airport. You are strongly advised to choose the Heraklion Airport. It is the primary airport on the island of Crete, Greece, and the country’s second busiest airport after Athens International Airport. The airport is located about 5 km east of the main city center of Heraklion and ~25 km from Hersonissos. The Heraklion Airport serves domestic flights to and from all the big cities of Greece and of the other Greek islands, such as Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Paros.
Charter flights to Heraklion are available by many airlines from various parts of Europe. You can travel to Heraklion, Crete from any country via Athens, the capital of Greece.
There are two international airports on Crete, Heraklion Airport and Chania Airport. You are strongly advised to choose the Heraklion Airport. It is the primary airport on the island of Crete, Greece, and the country’s second busiest airport after Athens International Airport. The airport is located about 5 km east of the main city center of Heraklion and ~25 km from Hersonissos. The Heraklion Airport serves domestic flights to and from all the big cities of Greece and of the other Greek islands, such as Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Paros.
Charter flights to Heraklion are available by many airlines from various parts of Europe. You can travel to Heraklion, Crete from any country via Athens, the capital of Greece.
By Ferry
There is an every day ferry boat connection between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete is available directly to Heraklion by both MINOAN Lines and ANEK Lines.
There is an every day ferry boat connection between Athens (Piraeus) and Crete is available directly to Heraklion by both MINOAN Lines and ANEK Lines.
How to reach Hersonissos
Taxi
The most convenient method to get to the conference hotel/venue from all locations (airport / seaport / downtown) is by taxi. with an approximate fare of 55€. Taxi or minibus transfers can be arranged. Please email info@diazoma.net to arrange this service.
Public bus to Hersonissos, KTEL
There is a bus departure every 30-45 minutes from the airport exit. The ticket costs ~18€. You need to get off the bus at stop number 20 and walk further on, towards Hersonissos, to the taxi station. You can pick up a taxi for the conference venue/hotel and the cost is of ~10€. The first bus departs at 06:30 hrs and the last one at 21:00 hrs.
The most convenient method to get to the conference hotel/venue from all locations (airport / seaport / downtown) is by taxi. with an approximate fare of 55€. Taxi or minibus transfers can be arranged. Please email info@diazoma.net to arrange this service.
Public bus to Hersonissos, KTEL
There is a bus departure every 30-45 minutes from the airport exit. The ticket costs ~18€. You need to get off the bus at stop number 20 and walk further on, towards Hersonissos, to the taxi station. You can pick up a taxi for the conference venue/hotel and the cost is of ~10€. The first bus departs at 06:30 hrs and the last one at 21:00 hrs.